Christmas in Canaan

PG-13
1h 26m
2009
6 /10 (18)

Overview

Set in the 1960s, Christmas in Canaan is a drama about a black family and a white family that learn to love each other out of their Christian beliefs.

Country : Canada, United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2009-12-12

Top Billed Cast

Billy Ray Cyrus

Daniel Burton

Tom Heaton

Wylie

Jess McLeod

Young Sarah

Zak Ludwig

Young DJ

Jaishon Fisher

Young Rodney

Tom McBeath

Carl

Ben Cotton

Jake Hammer

Brendan Meyer

Older Bobby

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